Vacancy Details

Supply Chain & Materials

Buyer Planner - Cork

Job Description

Our client, a medical device company in Cork are currently looking to recruit a Buyer/Planner for their contract manufacturing business unit.

Buyer / Planner
The Buyer will be responsible for management and supply of all inventory/non-BOM parts, cost effectively through appropriate vendors, while optimizing inventory levels and ensuring availability of materials in line with planned requirements.
The Buyer will work closely with the approved Vendor base, Accounts, Warehouse, Engineering, QA, QC, and Tech Support / Product Development as required.

Responsibilities

Manage the supply of inventory/non-BOM materials ensuring a high standard of customer service without disruption to the production plan.

Inventory Management - manage inventory levels in line with agreed targets and report monthly on the status of inventory levels for assigned portfolio.

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Tom Horkan,Asst. HR MangerHollister ULC, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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